
The Parental Compass was launched by Family Education & Support Services to provide all parents with access to the evidence-based parenting information, ideas and on-the-ground resources. It is our goal to help parents build the skills, tools and confidence they need to be the best parents they can be. Family Education & Support Services: familyess.org
The Parental Compass was launched by Family Education & Support Services to provide all parents with access to the evidence-based parenting information, ideas and on-the-ground resources.
It is our goal to help parents build the skills, tools and confidence they need to be the best parents they can be.
Family Education & Support Services: www.familyess.org
Episodes

Jan 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
19 min
Sally Frandsen discusses the importance of connections, not only for children, but their parents.
![[Video] Helping Your Child Become a Stronger Reader (Guest: Jennifer Williamson-Forster) Episode 16](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Jennifer_Reading_Cover7ee0v_300x300.png)
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
20 min
Jennifer, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation discusses why books matter, learning disabilities and include reading in your family culture.

Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
20 min
Jennifer, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation discusses why books matter, learning disabilities and include reading in your family culture.

Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
21 min
On this week's show Bobby takes a look back at some of our best interview moments throughout the year.
![[Video] Best of 2020 (Episodes 1 through 15)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Best_of_2020_Cover7tdk7_300x300.png)
Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
21 min
On this week's show Bobby takes a look back at some of our best interview moments throughout the year.

Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
20 min
Erin Jones explains how to approach difficult conversations with from a family from a perspective that focuses on their humanity.

Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
20 min
Erin Jones explains how to approach difficult conversations with from a family from a perspective that focuses on their humanity.
![[Video] Overcoming Addiction (Guest: Hweqwidi Hanford Mccloud) Episode 14](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Hanford_Cover6jfur_300x300.png)
Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
20 min
Hweqwidi Hanford Mccloud, a member of the Nisqually Tribal Council, discusses overcoming addiction through community & cultural heritage.

Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
20 min
Hweqwidi Hanford Mccloud, a member of the Nisqually Tribal Council discusses overcoming addiction through community & cultural heritage.
![[Video] Raising Ethical Children (Guest: Barbara Coloroso) Episode 13](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Barbara_Cover_Imageahscs_300x300.png)
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
22 min
Barbara talks about media violence, forgiveness and the difference between punishment vs discipline.

Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
22 min
Barbara talks about media violence, forgiveness and the difference between punishment vs discipline.
![[Video] Raising Your Child to Stand Up to Racism (Guest: Malika Lamont) Episode 12](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Malika_Coverbj9da_300x300.png)
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
21 min
Community Health Advocate, Malika Lamont discusses the ways parents can stand up to racism in their community and encourage their children to do the same.

Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
21 min
Community Health Advocate, Malika Lamont discusses the ways parents can stand up to racism in their community and encourage their children to do the same.

Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
20 min
Howard Winkler has faced extreme tragedy in his life. On this episode of the Parental Compass, he joins Bobby to discuss processing grief and helping your children handle difficult situations.
![[Video] Parenting Through Grief (Guest: Howard Winkler) Episode 11](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9575942/newParentalCompass_logo_large_300x300.png)
Nov 25, 2020
Nov 25, 2020
20 min
Howard Winkler has faced extreme tragedy in his life. On this episode of the Parental Compass, he joins Bobby to discuss processing grief and helping your children handle difficult situations.
![[Video] Dealing with Stress (Guest Paul Figueroa) Episode 10](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Paula_Figueroa_video282qqb_300x300.png)
Nov 18, 2020
Nov 18, 2020
20 min
Paul Figueroa has work across Washington state to teach families how to better manage stress. This week on The Parental Compass he shares some of his methods.

Nov 18, 2020
Nov 18, 2020
20 min
Paul Figueroa has work across Washington state to teach families how to better manage stress. This week on The Parental Compass he shares some of his methods.
![[Video] Desafíos de los padres durante COVID (Invitada Nolvia Mejiah) Episodio 9](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Nolvia_Mejia_small_9l3j8_300x300.png)
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
19 min
Nolvia Mejiah, Entrenadora de crianza, habla sobre cómo navegar por el aprendizaje virtual, el cuidado personal y la creación de apoyo para su hijo.

Nov 11, 2020
Nov 11, 2020
19 min
Nolvia Mejiah, Entrenadora de crianza, habla sobre cómo navegar por el aprendizaje virtual, el cuidado personal y la creación de apoyo para su hijo.
![[Video] Expressing Love to Your Child (Guest: Mac Bledsoe) Episode 8](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/1_300x300.png)
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
25 min
Mac Bledsoe discusses family values, his son Drew Bledsoe (Patriots Quarterback) and when children need to hear "I love you" the most.

Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
25 min
Mac Bledsoe discusses family values, his son Drew Bledsoe (Patriots Quarterback) and when children need to hear "I love you" the most.

Oct 28, 2020
Oct 28, 2020
20 min
Author, Deborah Grey discusses how to not only get siblings to peacefully co-exist, but actually genuinely like each other.
![[Video] Parenting Siblings (Guest: Deborah Grey) Episode 7](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/2_300x300.png)
Oct 28, 2020
Oct 28, 2020
20 min
Author, Deborah Grey discusses how to not only get siblings to peacefully co-exist, but actually genuinely like each other.
![[Video] Keeping Your Kids Fit & Active (Guest: Amanda Kalakosky) Episode 6](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Amanda_Kalakosky_video7aynp_300x300.png)
Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
20 min
Fitness coach and nutritionist, Amanda Kalakosky discusses screen time, making fitness fun and staying engaged in your child's life.

Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
20 min
Fitness coach and nutritionist, Amanda Kalakosky discusses screen time, making fitness fun and staying engaged in your child's life.

Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
20 min
Sheryl Jackson speaks about divorce. She covers topics such as how to speak with your children about the situation, self-care and moving forward.
For more episodes visit- https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/
![[Video] Parenting Through Divorce (Guest: Sheryl Jackson, Parenting Coach) Episode 5](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9575942/newParentalCompass_logo_large_300x300.png)
Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
20 min
Sheryl Jackson speaks about divorce. She covers topics such as how to speak with your children about the situation, self-care and moving forward.
For more episodes visit- https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/
![[Video] Virtual Learning (Guest: Patrick Murphy, OSD Superintendent) Episode 3](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9575942/newParentalCompass_logo_large_300x300.png)
Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
22 min
OSD Superintendent, Patrick Murphy joins the Parental Compass to discuss self-care, virtual learning, and schools role in fighting racism.
For more information visit - https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/
![[Video] Bullying (Guest: Barbara Coloroso, Best Selling Author) Episode 4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/3_300x300.png)
Oct 14, 2020
Oct 14, 2020
21 min
Barbara Coloroso joins the Parental Compass to discussing bullying, the dynamics around their behavior and how to intervene.
To learn more about bullying and a variety of other parenting topics from Barbara Coloroso visit http://www.kidsareworthit.com/
http://Familyess.org/theparentalcompass
![The Parental Compass [Video]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9575942/newParentalCompass_logo_large_300x300.png)
Oct 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020
48 sec
We are the Parental Compass with Bobby Williams. Each week we will be speaking experts about a wide range of topics to help you as a parent. For more information visit https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/ or subscribe at https://parentalcompass.podbean.com/

Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
21 min
Barbara Coloroso joins the Parental Compass to discussing bullying, the dynamics around their behavior and how to intervene.
To learn more about bullying and a variety of other parenting topics from Barbara Coloroso visit http://www.kidsareworthit.com/

Sep 30, 2020
Sep 30, 2020
22 min
OSD Superintendent, Patrick Murphy joins the Parental Compass to discuss self-care, virtual learning, and schools role in fighting racism.
For more information visit - https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/

Sep 22, 2020
Sep 22, 2020
17 min
Jody Smetak joins The Parental Compass to discuss raising teenagers. We discuss depression along with how to talk with your child about tough issues like sex and drug use.
http://familyess.org/theparentalcompass

Sep 15, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
32 min
Clinical consultant, Scott Hanauer discusses power struggles, parenting during COVID and more.
